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Diasporas as ‘agents of development’: transforming brain drain into brain gain? The Dutch example

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  • Marjolein C. Groot
  • Pat Gibbons

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This article is based on research that explored and analysed the potential role of diasporas in development aid in the Netherlands. The research adopted the hypothesis that development agencies could benefit from the knowledge, skills, and views of diasporas as ‘agents of development’ and thereby make aid more effective and sustainable. Data were derived from semi-structured interviews with representatives of diasporas residing in the Netherlands; Dutch NGOs selected by the Dutch government for their capacity-building programmes; official donors, namely the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken); and international organisations, such as the International Organization of Migration (IOM). Secondary data were derived from a literature review.

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  • Marjolein C. Groot & Pat Gibbons, 2007. "Diasporas as ‘agents of development’: transforming brain drain into brain gain? The Dutch example," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(3), pages 445-450, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:17:y:2007:i:3:p:445-450
    DOI: 10.1080/09614520701337392
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